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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (both sides) (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Van has corrosion on underside in various places but not weakening structure yet
boot wont open
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
crack in windscreen
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front inner cv boot split
offside front inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
O/S Front driveshaft seal leaking oil
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R265 BCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R265 BCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R265 BCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 1997.
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